Carlos Melia global bespoke Travel Agent, Travel Blogger, Concierge, Hospitality Consultant and Wedding Planner. Member of VIRTUOSO. Has earned, after over 25 years of Mainstream and Gay Travel experience, the mote of "Little Marco Polo". Jetsetter, bon vivant curates the world of luxury travel & lifestyle by experience, one destination at the time. Associated to First in Service Travel and Tzell Travel Network. Founder of LGTNetwork﻿ - Luxury Gay Travel Network. Follow, read and share my travel experiences worldwide at www.carlosmelia.com

Category: Gay Wedding Planner

Gay Honeymoon Experts by ManAnboutWorld | Press | Thank you ManAboutWorld Magazine, for featuring me as one of the six Honeymoon Experts on their latest edition. …” Carlos Melia is a travel expert, blogger, niche marketing consultant, wedding planner, jet setter and bon vivant, who travels around the world discovering what’s new and cool in luxury travel and hospitality. He has over 25 years of experiences in this industry. He’s known by many as the “Little Gay Marco Polo” and “International Gay Travel Guru”…” CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

Hawaii’s Gay Marriage by Travel Agent Central| New York, United States | Thank you Travel Agent Central for quoting me on the breaking news on Hawaii’s Legislation of Same Sex Marriage. …” “The fact that the state Senate of Hawaii passed the Marriage Equality Bill, becoming the 15th state to recognized same sex marriage, will not only boost gay weddings in the island, but also position the destination within the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) segment worldwide,” Carlos Melia of First in Service Travel, an agency based in NewYork, told Travel Agent…” Read more (by Joe Pike). CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

(*) To book your own travel experience, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. Check our schedule bespoke groups, escapes and retreats at Coups de Coeur. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of LGTNetwork, IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

Customer Feedback Gay Marriage | Customer Feedback | As many of you know, my last two weeks were in Buenos Aires, Argentina, planning my 6th. International Gay Wedding. Well yesterday I arrived back to New York, and today I have the honor and satisfaction to receive this email from this lovely couple commenting on their overall experience, wedding planning process, my services and more. I am beyond happy when my clients are happy, and this letters speaks for itself. Some photos below. Unfortunately, since we still live in a global society full of prejudice and discrimination, I have decided in this case to keep the identity of my clients and this lovely Groom+Groom couple private, reason why the blurry faces. My best wishes and wishes of happiness to the Grooms, was a pleasure to assist you through this process, and spending time with you guys as well. Looking forward for my next commission as an International Gay Wedding Planner. Spreading Equality LOVE around the world. (Photos below from top to bottom: (1) The couple at the City Hall in Buenos Aires presenting the documentation to process the Marriage Appointment along with the witnesses and the official translator / (2) Pre Wedding dinner at La Cabrera Parilla in Palermo SOHO / (3) Rest of the photos of the Wedding Day) CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends (*) To book your own Wedding, Honeymoon or Travel Experience, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of MLGTPP, IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

LOVE is in the air… literally | Gay Wedding Planner | My Gay Wedding Planner MODE is back and the couple who has asked me to assist them is now on the air and in their way to Buenos Aires, Argentina. My whole week will be planning their wedding such an amazing and rewarding task. More at Gay Wedding Planner

Image Source: SAS and Visit Sweden LGBT Marriage Event. I took part of this ground breaking event over two years ago, where a Gay Couple got married, during flight, in the Business Class of SAS Airways and then again at the main Atrium of the ICE Hotel in the Arctic Circle.

Gay Wedding Planning MODE is back | Gay Wedding Planning MODE is back !!! Countdown for my next Gay Wedding in Argentina is on, working to make it happen. This time a young couple from the Republic of Guayana. JUNE 2013. You can see more about my previous weddings at Carlos Melia Wedding Planner. The best is, that now I have the right Tuxedos by Rubin Singer Men’s Collection to wear for the weddings. Stay tuned. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

(*) To book your own travel experience, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of MLGTPP, IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

The New York Times features Gay Marriage | New York, United States | What a better way to end my stay in Buenos Aires, than finding out this morning, that The New York Times has featured on their Weddings/Celebrations section of this Sunday edition, the Gay Wedding I have planned here in Buenos Aires, Argentina for David Knopf and Edwin Marrero, this lovely couple from San Francisco, California, in their mid 50s that decided to tie the knot and say YES I DO in full legal rights in Argentina. To me the pat in the back of a job well done. Congrats guys !!!! Enjoy your Honeymoon. You can read more about the 101 FAQ Gay Marriage for Foreigners in Argentina at my section of Gay Wedding Planner. What are YOU waiting to say “Yes I Do”. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends(*) To book to have your Gay Wedding and/or honeymoon planned by me, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

Customer Feedback David and Edwin | Buenos Aires, Argentina | This is why I love my job and I am damn good at it.!!! The feedback from my clients nature me, either when they are positive and also when they let me know what I did wrong, because that is the essence of learning and becoming a true professional. David and Edwin, both came to Buenos Aires all the way from San Francisco, to tie the knot and say YES I DO. They trusted me to be their bespoke Wedding Planner. Thank you David and Edwin, for trusting such an important event and day of your lives in my hands, and following my judgement all along the way. You are such a lovely couple, that it has been a joy and honor for me to assist you. CONGRATS to the newly weds. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

(*) To book me as your Wedding or Honeymoon Planner , do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

Phase III For the sake of Marriage Equality | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Phase III is complete and this morning at the City Hall #14 of the city of Buenos Aires, in front of the judge and the two witnesses, Edwin M. and David K. said to each other YES I DO, and exchanged vows and rings in a very moving and emotional, but private ceremony.If you were a local – aka. a full resident, the cycle would end here, but since they are both natives from the United States, and we used the Temporary Residency entity, which was added to the marriage law in Argentina, there is still one more step to take care off. Tomorrow we have to present all the documentation at the local Cancilleria – Consulate, to have the Marriage License certified and apostilled.I will tell more on this last step as part of my 101 FAQ Gay Marriage in Argentina for foreigners experience log, tomorrow. In the meantime you can see my posts on Phase I and Phase II.Thank you Edwin and David for allowing me to be part of this important moment, and for trusting me to be your Wedding Planner. This is my 5th. wedding being planned globally and I am already booked for my 6th. Spreading love and equality around the globe. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends(*) Planning to get married, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.

Phase II Gay Marriage Argentina completed | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Following our success on Phase I, this morning, very early we all came to one of the many public hospitals in the city of Buenos Aires, to have the blood tests and medical exams mandatory before being authorized to tie the knot, at least in Argentina. I must admit, without being snobbish or feeling that I am discriminating anyone with this comments, that it was a very raw and real experience. The City Hall and the marriage law dictates that you can ONLY have this exams done at a Public Hospital. When we got there, the first impression was a bit shocking, even to me… there were hundreds and hundreds of people. I would say, so far, the most confusing part of the whole Gay Wedding in Buenos Aires. That is why I decided to come along with the couple and guide them through. But as David & Edwin – Groom & Groom – described it, they were very happy to see this side of Buenos Aires too. So Phase II of my Gay Wedding Planning mission to Buenos Aires is complete, now moving on to our last step before official marriage. But today is Friday, the couple flew off to the Iguazu Falls, and I have decided to spend the entire weekend outside Buenos Aires exploring off the beaten track luxury stays, experiences and options to share with you all. Stay tuned and have a great weekend. CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends

Phase I Gay Marriage Argentina completed | Buenos Aires, Argentina | Phase one of Legal Gay Marriage for foreign couples in Argentina completed and successfull.!!! Smooth and quick they were registered, given the necessary documentation and as the law of Same Sex Marriage with the Temporary Residency add-on dictates, they have the Wedding Ceremony appointment in exactly 5 days. Phase two Medical Exams. Gay Wedding Plannig Log in Argentina by CM @ Carlos Melia Recommends(*) To book a Gay Wedding, Honeymoon or Anniversary, do not hesitate to contact me either by email carlos@carlosmelia.com or phone # 917.754.5515. I am an experienced Travel Agent with over 25 years of experience, member of IGLTA, First in Service Travel, TZELL Travel Network.(**) Follow me around the world by subscribing to my Facebook Profile, liking my Facebook Page, following me on Twitter. and/or pining me on Pinterest. Also check out my new page Carlos Melia Recommends.